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Why Community, Fans, and Donor Support are the Pillars of Vols Baseball with Chad Zurcher
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Chad Zurcher is the Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Tennessee. On this episode of ConnectTheKnox, Julia sits down with Chad to talk about the Volunteer’s incredible connection with the community, the 95 million dollar upcoming stadium renovations, and the powerfully positive impact that NIL deals are having on the players. Chad goes in-depth on the numerous ways that fans can support the team on, and off, the field. Plus, the rippling positivity of Tony Vitello, and a brief glimpse into fatherhood as Chad talks about his new baby boy, Warren.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
00:22 Julia introduces Chad Zurcher, Director of Baseball Operations at the University of Tennessee
00:50 Chad gives an overview of his position and how the Vols are growing
02:11 What stadium renovations are planned in the next 2 years
03:52 How NIL deals impact players on the baseball team
06:08 The power of fundraisers and connecting players with donors
09:32 Describing how scholarships work and why community support is so crucial
11:41 Julia details her love for Vols baseball
13:05 Ways in which the community can support the team
14:02 How to connect with Chad if you’d like to help out
15:36 Ad - Just Homes Group
16:11 Continuation of how to connect with Chad
16:57 Chad talks about his new baby boy, Warren
18:55 What the players’ schedules look like and how to get more involved as a fan
21:58 Discussing the effect of former pro athletes who have moved to Tennessee
23:16 The impact of Tony Vitello
25:06 Getting the community involved behind the scenes
26:03 Julia asks Chad where he brings people who have never been to Knoxville
27:08 Chad’s parting words
27:07 Outro
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